What’s up, Seahawks fans? It’s finally time for Seattle’s season to begin, so it seemed like a great time to thank you for reading. The Athletics will have you covered with everything you need this NFL season, and I’ll be on the ground every day, whether it’s at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Lumen Field or on one of the Seahawks’ many trips around the country.
As the Seahawks begin a new era, my vision is to take you into Mike Macdonald’s first year as head coach while following other related storylines such as Geno Smith’s breakout season, Devon Witherspoon growing into his role as the new leader of the. defense, the possible emergence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and much more. Seattle may have a new coaching staff, but the goal of the organization remains the same: to fight for a championship. This year I will take you every step of the way as Seattle tries to reach that goal.
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Week 1: vs. Broncos, Sunday, 1:05 pm PT (CBS)
Here are some stories to get you ready for the season:
Seahawks must-reads:
What I see: Devon Witherspoon’s leadership and other thoughts
While WR DK Metcalf’s targets will be a topic, everyone is excited about RB Ken Walker III.
Mike Macdonald’s high-wire act: Establishing a new culture while preserving the past
“(Players) know who’s full of crap,” Macdonald said. “One of my biggest fears is being someone who’s just full of crap, being a fake.”
Why Geno Smith’s breakout season will shape the Seahawks’ future
Smith believes that he is one of the best QBs of the NFL. The league disagrees. If he proves himself right in 2024, a massive contract could follow.
LB Uchenna Nwosu will miss several weeks
Nwosu was injured on a play that was ruled a chop block.
Lumen Field Guide
(Chris Unger, Ryan Kang, Kevin C. Cox, Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
NFL rankings and insights:
Week 1 Power Rankings
It’s time for a vibration check for every team entering the season.
Quarterback Tiers 2024: Only 2 join Mahomes in Tier 1
Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1 for the first time in the 11th annual survey of 50 NFL coaches and executives. His successor in Green Bay increased.
Like NFL GMs, coaches really feel about the new kickoff rule
More comebacks? Fewer injuries? The NFL thinks so, but, even after seeing it in the preseason, some coaches and GMs still aren’t sold.
NFL agents dish on best (and worst) franchise, Mahomes’ worth and Dak’s upcoming deal
In our sixth annual agent survey, reps offered thoughts on everything from QB contracts to top talent evaluators to ways to improve the NFL.
Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
Dozens of NFL executives and coaches are thinking about how the 2024 season will unfold for each team.
Ten bold predictions: Packers win NFC North, but Caleb Williams for MVP?
Plus: Kyler Murray explodes, the 49ers suffer a Super Bowl hangover and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs make history (again).
Hope-O-Meter results: fan rating optimism for all 32 teams
Optimism in the NFL tends to be closely tied to a team’s starting quarterback. So which fanbases are most optimistic in 2024?
Win total projections | Week 1 schedule
(Photo by Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Joe Camporeale / USA Today)
